K. Narasimhan

Prof. K. Narasimhan is a faculty member in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). His research focuses on the mechanical behavior of materials, particularly in extreme and manufacturing environments.

• B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering, Institute of Technology, BHU (1982)
• M.Tech. in Industrial Metallurgy, IIT Madras (1984)
• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Purdue University (1988)

His primary research interests include sheet metal forming, superplasticity, and modeling and simulation of material deformation and failure. His work often involves numerical methods to study structural integrity under dynamic loading such as underwater explosions and manufacturing processes like deep drawing and air bending. He has contributed significantly to understanding fracture behavior under high strain rates.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in impact engineering, structural analysis, and process simulation in metal forming. Key themes include sensitivity analysis in miniaturized manufacturing, tool design optimization, and shock-based damage modeling. These works sit at the intersection of mechanical engineering, materials science, and computational modeling.

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